Leslie Sansone Walk videos and questions about heart rate

ciddi · July 2012

Hi,
I have a couple of Leslie Sansone 'Walk at home' videos. I am using my Polar FT4 HRM I purchased 2 weeks ago.
My heart rate with some of Leslie's videos stays between 180-190 during most of the work out period and HRM says I burn 525 calories in 45 min 3 miles walk. I use 3 lb hand weights during the workouts.
Yesterday I burned more than 800 cals in 75 mins 5 mile walk without weights.

When I walk on a trail my heart rate rarely goes above 120. It stays between 105-115.
When I use my stationary bike(at 13-15mph) it stays in the range 140-155 during most of the workout period.

Any of your heart rates going so high with Leslie's videos.
I seem to be burning more calories with Leslie's walk at home than most of my other workout videos.
Can this be true or Is my HRM not working properly??

crd314 · July 2012

That seems really high. My heart rate doesn't get above 160 even when I'm doing the boosted walks in her videos. I would be shocked if you burned more than 100 calories per mile, but I don't know your stats. I used a Polar FT60 while doing a 3 mile walk in about 41 minutes, and I burned 311 calories. I've only had the HRM a little while, but that seems like a normal amount to burn to me. Not sure why yours would think it's so high! That would be a really hard heart rate to maintain for that long.

kzooprincess · July 2012

I would also agree that seems awfully high. I use a Mio HRM and when I do the 3 mile I burn approx. 330 calories, so very close to what crd314 is reporting.

I don't burn 800 calories in an hour long Zumba class!!

ciddi · July 2012

Yes. I think it is pretty high too
But can this be because I am not in a good shape?
I am 5' 3'' and 176lbs.

I wonder if my HRM is wrong because it says I burn around 600 cals in 60 mins on my statinary bike.
That sounds reasonable.

When I walk outdoors it hardly goes above 110 or 115. and I burn around 100cals per mile
225 cals for 35 mins 2.5 mile walk

Do u think there is a problem with my HRM?
or is there some problem in my body??

Editing to add that my age is 25
and I have started working out last month.
Before that I barely did any exercise. And When I started in June I weighed 187lbs it was very difficult for me to complete Leslie's 2 mile walk. I lost 7 lbs last month and a total of 11lbs till date

tami101 · July 2012

I don't have a hrm so I can't really answer your question. I have been thinking about buying one and I was just curious, do you feel like you have done a more intense workout when doing the video as opposed to the bike and regular walking?

ciddi · July 2012

I don't have a hrm so I can't really answer your question. I have been thinking about buying one and I was just curious, do you feel like you have done a more intense workout when doing the video as opposed to the bike and regular walking?

Yes. Definitely. I feel more satisfied doing her video than the bike.
And I sweat a lot compared to bike or regular walking.

crochelle17 · July 2012

I think it seems a bit high, although not as high as you may think, with the dvds of hers that i have i do burn more then if i would go out for a walk because she does add in other things so your not just walking. If it seems to be on target for everything else that you do i wouldnt worry too much. But thats just me, i also tend to do a lot more joggin with her stuff so that i will burn more

deannakittygirl · July 2012

does it feel like you are working harder doing this workout vs trails? 180-190 seems to high for a power walk. maybe 3 lb weights are too much. I think her Dvds may burn more than an average walk due to using arms and different moves. the calories counts will vary among us all due to each persons stats. I mostly use my hrm to keep me honest to my workout. I am going on 2 months and I have to really move it to keep my heart rate in my fitness zone. when I started walking outside it didn't take much power walking to. get into 150-160 now even when I power walk for 30 min outside it doesn't go past 145. inside I cant keep my heart rate up steady with the 3 mile Dvd it recovers fast if I don't do knee lifts or kickbacks in her workouts. I like outside walking better.

CHN_ · July 2012

Could just be that your HR is higher when you do the Leslie Sansone Walk videos than it is when you walk outside. That all depends on how fast you walk outside, and if you walk straight, or uphill. Sounds to me like you are just working harder and therefore your heart is pumping faster for the videos.

I do two different types of crossramp/elliptical at the gym, with one I can 'walk' much faster, but I have a controlled HR at 140-145 and can keep it there for half an hour to an hour easy. I switch to the other, my HR is up in the 170s right away, even though I 'walk' much slower. The second one makes me work harder, the movements differ a little and therefore my HR goes right up to what for me is about 90%, as opposed to staying at 70-80%.

If you are unsure if the HRM is set correctly, does your Polar version come with the FitnessTest? I know my model does (FT40), but I don't know about the FT4. If it's just weight, height etc, that will make it less accurate in terms of calories burned, though your HR will still be what it says of course.

goldfish29 · July 2012

For me I can't get over 130/140 doing her videos.

When you're walking on the trail though it's not the same as her leg lifts, side steps etc. I imagine the video would be higher but for me that is awfully high. Could be correct for you though.

nettasaura · July 2012

I think it all depends on how fit you are and how big you are. For me, still huge, I can also burn that much during one of her videos, with my HRM, if I really dig into it. The hand weights and the arm moves are what really shoot your heart rate sky high and have you pouring buckets of sweat. The fitter you get, the easier the workouts will become and the lower your burns will drop.

tami101 · July 2012

I don't have a hrm so I can't really answer your question. I have been thinking about buying one and I was just curious, do you feel like you have done a more intense workout when doing the video as opposed to the bike and regular walking?

Yes. Definitely. I feel more satisfied doing her video than the bike.
And I sweat a lot compared to bike or regular walking.

Then maybe it's right. I definitely feel like I have worked out harder with her videos than an actuall walk. My bike, however, kicks my butt!!!

ciddi · July 2012

Yes. I feel I am working harder with her videos. I really enjoy seeing higher numbers. But that also makes me think is this really correct?

LittleMissRainey · July 2012

I think it depends on the person and the circumstances. I recently started using an HRM and during a 50 minute walk the other day my heart rate was between 130-160 all the way round. At home it's around the 70's and 80's and at work (depending on whether my boss is in lol) it's between 70-100.

I'm 5ft 6 and 213lbs, and naturally very lazy so that may be why.

fmbomzo · July 2012

My HR goes between 65-85% of max with her DVDs if I do full exertion on all moves. I burn about 7-8 calories per minute doing her workouts. i can do that even without weights because I sink into the squats and I jog during the turbo segments instead of walking. When I did the entire 5 Really Big Miles DVD, it was 87 mins and I burned 603 calories.

If I do her workout right after another workout, the stack effect kicks in and my HR can be even a little higher.

Jill_newimprovedversion · July 2012

just out of curiosity, compare what you'd burn if you logged it as low impact aerobic exercise-

I came across a website last year (sorry, can't recall which one)

that suggested using that to log her videos if you don't have a HRM,
so that's how I've logged it...

CONGRATS on your journey! Different types of walking (indoor/out) has been 90% of my exercise
I HIGHLY recommend her videos!

ciddi · July 2012

If you are unsure if the HRM is set correctly, does your Polar version come with the FitnessTest? I know my model does (FT40), but I don't know about the FT4. If it's just weight, height etc, that will make it less accurate in terms of calories burned, though your HR will still be what it says of course.

My Polar doesnt have Fitness Test.

funkyspunky872 · July 2012

Sounds like exactly what I used to burn with her videos. I had a Polar F6, and I usually got my heart rate up to the 180s for several parts of the workout.

ETA: I worked extremely hard with these videos, jogging instead of walking, pulling my knees up to my chest with knee-lifts, etc. That was at my lowest weight, however, so I had to work harder to get the same calorie burn.

MzBug · July 2012

It might be a little high, but keep in mind that during her videos you are doing more than just walking! Her videos make your entire body move, more so when you add in the weights and arm movements. You might try another exercise (30DS maybe) video and see how much of a difference there is. I know that after I do the LS Super Fat Burning 3 mile walk with 2 pound weights I feel it more so than if I do a 5 mile brisk walk. I don't have a HRM, so I just put her walks down as 3 miles at 4 mph. I have also done her walks where I "double timed" when doing the regular walking in place.

macybean · July 2012

My HRM went wacky whenever I got within a certain range of my TV. Polar confirmed that TV and other electronic devices can affect the HRM (they recommended facing the other way...yes, that meant my back would be to the TV!).

kjw1031 · July 2012

The hand weights and the arm moves are what really shoot your heart rate sky high and have you pouring buckets of sweat.

I completely agree with this. Try doing the same workout without the hand weights, or with lighter ones, and I think you'll see that's where the difference is.

I have several videos that I use handweights for, and if my heart rate is getting either too high or too low, I adjust the weights I'm carrying and my heart rate responds almost instantly.

ciddi · July 2012

Sounds like exactly what I used to burn with her videos. I had a Polar F6, and I usually got my heart rate up to the 180s for several parts of the workout.

Good to hear that some one experiences the same

ciddi · July 2012

The hand weights and the arm moves are what really shoot your heart rate sky high and have you pouring buckets of sweat.

I completely agree with this. Try doing the same workout without the hand weights, or with lighter ones, and I think you'll see that's where the difference is.

I have several videos that I use handweights for, and if my heart rate is getting either too high or too low, I adjust the weights I'm carrying and my heart rate responds almost instantly.

I am happy that my heart rate is staying high. I like to use weights when working out because my upper body is my main problem area. I go lighter with the weights when I feel very tired

ciddi · July 2012

Thanks all for responding to my post.

ClarkeEJ · July 2012

I did the 58 min 4 mile super challenge this morning wearing my Polar FT4 and burnt 541 calories. I am 212lb and 5ft 6. My HR was on average 80% and my maximum was 92%. It doesn't always go that high. My hubby did it with me this morning and found the DVD much harder than normal walking where his HR barely goes above 50%.

mcarter99 · July 2012

My HRM went wacky whenever I got within a certain range of my TV. Polar confirmed that TV and other electronic devices can affect the HRM (they recommended facing the other way...yes, that meant my back would be to the TV!).

I was going to mention this. Can you try your DVD again, but standing well away from your TV?

I don't think those burns look ridiculously high, I know Leslie walks are pretty fast, but you should be able to tell if your HR is that high from perceived exertion. If it's that high, you're at a 8, 9 or 10 on the 1-10 scale. They often estimate max heart rate as 220 minus your age so that would mean you're very near your max on that scale. That's hard to do, for a whole DVD. But then again, that max estimate never held for me. My HR goes higher than they say it should.

ciddi · July 2012

My HRM went wacky whenever I got within a certain range of my TV. Polar confirmed that TV and other electronic devices can affect the HRM (they recommended facing the other way...yes, that meant my back would be to the TV!).

I was going to mention this. Can you try your DVD again, but standing well away from your TV?

I don't think those burns look ridiculously high, I know Leslie walks are pretty fast, but you should be able to tell if your HR is that high from perceived exertion. If it's that high, you're at a 8, 9 or 10 on the 1-10 scale. They often estimate max heart rate as 220 minus your age so that would mean you're very near your max on that scale. That's hard to do, for a whole DVD. But then again, that max estimate never held for me. My HR goes higher than they say it should.

This sounds very possible. I will try this today.

rjo921 · October 2012

Thank you for posting this question because I am questioning the same thing....I have a heart monitor that I wear during her videos....I do the 5 mile walks and it states that I am burning about 900 calories during a session....and my heart rate is consistently in the 70 - 80%......

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